HL's Personal Log, A Journey W/ a Foggy Destination
I figure that a log like this will help me stay on track. Don't have too many gymbro's or anything like that, so I rather post my thoughts/progress here rather than on a little notepad that is illegible.
Current stats:
200~ pounds
6-foot 4-inches
12-16% BF (I'm not sure)
Bench: 225x1
Squat: 225x3 ATG ( I think, need to film myself to be sure)
Dead: 315x5
OHP: 135x4 (form is questionable)
Quite frankly, nothing about my stats/build is spectacular. I do, however, plan on making significant changes, starting weeks ago. My legs are not proportionate to my upper body, and my calves are pathetic, so I decided to do a Bill Starr Mad-Cow leg-intense (Intermediate) program since I could use the leg work anyways.
(Starting with last week)Routine:
Monday
Squat 5x5 [HEAVY, had to cut back the weight, had major tension in the adductors and lower back)
Barbell Row 5x5
Bench Press 5x5
Weighted Situps 3x8(1 plate)
Weighted hypers 3x15(1 plate)
Heavy BB and DB shrugs 3x8 with a 1x15
Wednesday
4x5 Squat (easy/medium-light)
5x5 OHP: last set was 5x125
5x5 Deads (Best day ever): Finished, exhausted, with a 5 rep set with 315-what a rush that was for me.
DB curls 3x8
Reverse grip/preacher curls (Ez BAR)
Tricep Pulldowns 3x8
Overhead DB tricep extensions 3x8
Upright Rows 3x8 (EZ BAR)
Friday
Squat 4x5, 1x3, 1x8 (changed my squat, dropped the weight sig. and started going ATG. ROM > Ego.
Row 4x5, 1x3, 1x8
Bench 4x5, 1x3, 1x8
INcline DB press 3x8
Decline BB press 3x8 finished at 185, could have kept going, didn't want to burn out though.
DB Tricep "throwbacks"? Forget the tech. name, Opposite of isolated curls I guess? 3x8 (Lightweight, held it in flexed position for a full count)
Farmer's Walk with Dbs 3x8
Heavy BB and DB shrugs 3x8 with a 1x15
I don't have an elaborate diet, I mainly am making sure to try to keep sugar down and eat EVERYTHING ELSE. Avoiding fast food where possible, it's tough to cook a bunch with a family member going through chemo in the house. She can't stand the smell of anything, it's like pregnant lady smells! lol. PUshing for at least 1g/lb of protein and trying to get 3kcals daily. Will update on Monday after workout and grocery shopping!
I'd go to planet fitness, but I'd hate to set off the Lunk Alarm.